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Last year, I attended a talk about “sleep” by a world renown sleep expert.  I thought the subject was fascinating, especially as I was approaching the sleepless life of being a new parent. Below for summary. -Rhythms:  Infradian (more than one day), circadian (daily), ultradian (within a rhythm).  Sleep sessions are circadian; sleep cycles (REM/NREM)Continue reading “Information about sleep”

This episode was a rebroadcast from a very early one in the series.  It’s called “time.”  The podcast describes how “railroad time” fundamentally shaped a town in Ohio.   Back in the late 1800s, people kept time on a personal level.  That is, everyone had their own personal pocket watch, maybe a clock at homeContinue reading “Radiolab – “Time””

Welcome to my first post in what will surely be a rambly journey through space and time.   I guess I should get down to the nitty gritty of it.  What’s the point of this blog?  Well, I’ve realized recently that although I try to read and listen to a lot of books, podcasts, articles,Continue reading “First!”